Thermotactile Stimulation

Objective

To increase sensation of food/fluid in the mouth and to facilitate more timely swallow.

Instructions

(!) Please only do these exercises as prescribed by a Speech Therapist to avoid hurting yourself while doing so.

1. Use the rounded edge of a cold metal spoon
2. Gently stroke the edge of the arch up and down, 5 times on each side.
3. Immediately after steps 1 and 2, swallow saliva.
4. Do this 30 times.

Do this exercise 3 times daily.

Precautions

Ensure that the spoon is empty.
Please stop exercise if patient coughs after swallowing for more than 2 times in each 20 strokes.